Agile leadership isn't for the faint of heart.

In a world of constant disruption, the ability to nimbly adapt is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity. But knowing how to lead your team through these disruptions isn’t always obvious.

The Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials (PAL-E) class will help you navigate the chaos and improve your effectiveness as an Agile leader.

Unlike most classes out there, this class is held across 3 days to increase flexibility, decrease brain overload, and increase learning.

• Monday, November 6th 9:00am to 1:00pm Eastern
  
• Tuesday, November 7th 9:00am to 1:00pm Eastern
  
• Wednesday, November 8th 9:00am to 1:00pm Eastern
• Thursday, November 9th 9:00am to 1:00pm Eastern

As an added benefit of attending this class from Unstuck Agile, you get a one-hour live virtual professional coaching session after the class!

What Our Students Are Saying

• "I would take another class with Mark in a heartbeat."
• "Extremely useful materials I will take back to my teams."
  
• "After this class, I have many ideas now on how to work with management on how to lead in an agile setting."
  
• "Loved the exercises! They kept the learning real and applicable."
  
• "My favorite part was that the instructor could accommodate all levels of learning - novice to expert."
  
• You completely blew away my expectations and presented a phenomenal learning experience. A huge thank you for being so receptive, positive, engaging, and knowledgeable."
  
• "Fantastic instructor. Patient, kind. Relevant information. Perfectly executed explanation of information that may be difficult to digest."
• "I appreciate his approach to both teaching and coaching students through their thought processes."
  
• "The class was fantastic—Mark is a very talented and engaging instructor!"
• "Mark took time to answer questions and gave opportunities for more in-depth discussions outside of class (breaks, lunch, etc.)"
• "Thank you for your time and expertise throughout class. I got a lot out of it due to the style you used to present the material. Time well spent and a tip of the cap to you."

Do you struggle to manage and mitigate risks in an Agile environment?

Are you running into the repeated problems and not seeing improvement?

Do you struggle to be a change agent while avoiding fatigue and burnout?

Are you wondering how to measure Agile success for your team, product, and organization?

Come get Unstuck by learning and taking action on the following:

• Find fresh perspective on the benefits and challenges of Agile how you can communicate them
• Gain a new vantage point on goals and success in agility.
• Discover ways to continue the development of people so they can grow and prosper in agility
• Explore how to measure and guide agile product delivery
• Enhance your understanding of effective Agile leadership.
• Optimize your ability to support your team in increasing agility.

Experience the Unstuck approach to Agile leadership:

• Replace unhelpful ways of showing up as a Scrum Master with those that are more strategic and helpful.
• Expand your toolbox as an Agile leader with people-development approaches, measurements, and ways to influence,
• Create your action plan for implementation of your new tools
• Hear stories from an industry leader on successes and learnings
• Work alongside other Agile leaders going through similar challenges through stimulating exercises and discussions

Who should attend?

• Leaders who are involved in the adoption of Agility in their organizations
• Those leading one or more Scrum teams, including Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other leaders on Scrum Teams
• Managers who are responsible for developing people in Agile teams
• Senior Executives acting as a sponsor for and developing leadership for an Agile transformation

What's the agenda?

• Why Agile matters
• Agile challenges
• Leaders sustain agility
• Developing people
• Measuring agility

What's included?

• The reference guide from class with illustrations and key takeaways
• The artifacts we create in class
• Learnings from other students that are experiencing similar challenges as you
• Stories and practical examples from someone that has been in your shoes
• Up to two free attempts at the PAL I assessment (does not expire) - a $150 value
  • If you attend this Scrum.org class and attempt the PAL I certification assessment within 14 days but do not achieve a score of at least 85%, you will be given a 2nd attempt at no cost.
• As an added benefit of attending this class from Unstuck Agile, you get a one-hour live virtual professional coaching session after the class. You can use this session for PAL I assessment preparation, coaching to apply what you have learned, or whatever else you need!
  

Will this help me pass the assessment?

The Professional Agile Leadership I is a challenging assessment with a mix of knowledge and application questions that move beyond just facts about Agile leadership. By being fully present in this class, you will gain the confidence and tools you will need to be best prepared to pass the assessment.

How will we do this?

• Deep, experiential learning about the theory and principles that the assessment is based on
• Dedicated time throughout class to prepare for the assessment
• Actionable steps for post-class readiness of the assessment
• Curated list of additional preparatory materials
• Free re-attempt if you take and fail the assessment within 14 days of the class (only available for students of the PAL-E class)
• Support after class for additional guidance and help with difficult scenarios

Through these steps and your deep engagement in class, we are confident you’ll have what you need to pass the assessment and join the ranks of Professional Agile Leaders!

Who is Mark?

I remember joining my first Scrum team fourteen years ago... While I was skeptical at first, I was quickly convinced of the empowering and energizing approach as I participated in creating and delivering valuable software that delighted our customers. And I haven't turned back - since joining my first Scrum team, I have been a Development Team member, Scrum Master, Product Owner, and coach.

I’ve been licensed to teach Scrum.org courses since 2016, facilitating classes for thousands of students since then. I love to create experiences where people can have “ah-ha!” learning moments and have been honored to craft these moments at companies, regional groups, and conferences across the United States and the world. I have plenty of successes, cuts, and bruises that I draw upon as I'm helping others experience, learn, and improve how they deliver value.

Outside of work, I lead a non-profit, constantly learn, lead worship, cheer on the Bengals, and enjoy time with my wife and two teenage boys.

Why should I take a class from Mark?

• Shorter sessions across more days gives your brain space to process
• Engaging, fun exercises designed for you
• I’ve been in your shoes in multiple contexts, so learn from my failures and successes
• I combine principles (why) with practices (what + how)
• I'll bring my 25 years of experience in a breadth of roles:
  • Software Engineer
  • Business Analyst
  • Scrum Master
  • Agile Coach
  • Professional Coach
  • Team Lead
  • Practice Manager
  • National Agile Lead for a Fortune 500 company
  • Director of a non-profit

Can Unstuck help after the class?

Yes! We offer more than just a one-time experience in training. Unlock the potential of your teams and organizations with Unstuck! Our agilists provide the expertise and insights you need to help you move past the roadblocks in your way. Reach for new heights and become more agile with Unstuck - get out of a rut and on the path to success.

	We have deep experience and a breadth of offerings. We offer a full range of training, coaching, and strategic consulting services.
	We meet you where you are. We evaluate where you are on your journey, provide valuable ‘aha’ moments, and help you get unstuck in your agility.
	Everything we do, we can teach; everything we teach, we can do. Our mission is to enable your success in developing and delivering valuable products by teaching you to own your agility.

Ways we empower organizations’ agility include:

• Health Check: Doing some things well with Agile and some things not so well? Gain outside perspective on your situation with specific, actionable recommendations through a four-week health check assessment.
• Team Formation or Relaunch: Starting teams off on the right foot has proven to be a key to long-term success. Team Formation is a set of highly interactive sessions that progress from training and workshops toward mentoring and facilitation in order to enable the team to take ownership of enacting new ways of working.
• Agile Foundations Workshop: Teams can be coached and given the tools to succeed, but without support from the larger ecosystem outside of the team, these efforts can fall flat. Through this one-day immersive workshop, leaders and stakeholders will walk away with a healthy understanding of how to engage with Agile teams for value-add work, understand the principles and purpose of agility, and explore how it benefits themselves and the organization.

See you in class!

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills as an Agile leader. Join our upcoming course by clicking the "Register" button and take the first step!